Let x and y be any two vectors in R^ 3 . a. Prove that the vectors ||y||x + ||x||y and ||y||x - ||x||y are orthogonal. b. Show that ||y||x + ||x||y bisects the angle between x and y.

Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
13th Edition
ISBN:9781133382119
Author:Swokowski
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Chapter8: Applications Of Trigonometry
Section8.4: The Dot Product
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 Let x and y be any two vectors in R^ 3 .

a. Prove that the vectors ||y||x + ||x||y and ||y||x - ||x||y are orthogonal.

b. Show that ||y||x + ||x||y bisects the angle between x and y.

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